This page tracks the highest and lowest temperatures ever officially recorded at 2 weather stations across District of Columbia, United States, based on measurements dating from 1982 to 2026. Use the interactive map or the list below to see the record high and record low temperature (in Fahrenheit) for each location, along with the date each record was set.
| Location | Temperature | Record Date |
| Washington - Dalecarlia Reservoir | 105 °F (41 °C) | August 17, 1997 |
| Washington - National Arboretum | 106 °F (41 °C) | July 30, 2011 |
The highest temperature ever officially recorded in District of Columbia, United States was 106 °F (41 °C), set in Washington - National Arboretum on July 30, 2011.
The lowest temperature ever officially recorded in District of Columbia, United States was -11 °F (-24 °C), set in Washington - Dalecarlia Reservoir on January 21, 1985.
This page includes record high and low temperature data for 2 weather stations in District of Columbia, United States.
The record highs and lows on this page span from 1982 to 2026 and are updated whenever a new station record is set.